World Blood Donor Day reminds us that each drop counts. In China, the call is growing louder as blood centers report tightening supplies and hospitals depend on volunteers to keep patients safe.
For 22-year-old Dong Jun, marking the end of his journey at Beijing Jiaotong University meant more than packing boxes. In May, he rolled up his sleeve for his second blood donation. “Blood can’t be artificially manufactured. Hospitals rely primarily on public donations,” he says. His first donation was at 18, but this one felt special—a way to give back to the campus community that shaped him.
Dong’s effort was part of a campus-wide drive organized by the university in partnership with the Beijing Red Cross Blood Center. Graduating students and faculty were encouraged to help relieve mounting pressure on local blood reserves.
Among them was Li Zhaoyi, a counselor at the School of Electronic and Information Engineering. Inspired by seeing a family member saved by a transfusion, Li donated blood for the second time this year and even registered as a volunteer hematopoietic stem cell donor. “Being able to help others brings me real happiness,” Li shares, hoping to offer life-saving support to those in need.
Stories like Dong’s and Li’s highlight the mix of community spirit, gratitude, and personal experience driving donations in the Chinese mainland. As World Blood Donor Day brings global attention to lifesaving generosity, their journeys remind us that small acts can create lasting impact.
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World Blood Donor Day: What drives people to donate blood in China?
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